China’s military says will ’crush’ any Taiwan ’independence’ efforts
11 months, 1 week ago

China’s military says will ’crush’ any Taiwan ’independence’ efforts

Live Mint  

A day before Taiwan is set to go for general elections, China has issued a stern warning against the independence efforts in the self-ruled island. Beijing accused Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party of pushing the self-ruled island "toward the dangerous conditions of war." "The Chinese People's Liberation Army maintains high vigilance at all times and will take all necessary measures to firmly crush 'Taiwan independence' attempts of all forms," defense ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said in a statement. China has vowed to take over the island in the future and blamed United States-led Western countries for feeding the independence movement of Taiwan.

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Beijing, Washington can achieve 'many great things' with joint efforts, says China’s foreign minister
1 week ago

Beijing, Washington can achieve 'many great things' with joint efforts, says China’s foreign minister

Firstpost  

Initiatives such as financial talks and cross-border drug control ‘fully prove that as long as China and the United States cooperate, we can accomplish many great things’, Wang Yi said at a symposium in Beijing China’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that Beijing and Washington can achieve “many great things” as long as they work together, ahead of the inauguration …

Hopes for 'reunification' a fact of life on China's window to Taiwan
1 week, 6 days ago

Hopes for 'reunification' a fact of life on China's window to Taiwan

Raw Story  

Atop rock formations overlooking a vast coastline, groups of Chinese tourists snap pictures and gaze out to sea with binoculars in the direction of Taiwan's main island, just over a hundred kilometers away. "We hope for reunification soon, but this hope depends on the will of the people from both Taiwan and the Chinese mainland," a tourist surnamed Hu from …

Taiwan blames ‘troublemaker’ China for huge naval drills near shores
1 week, 6 days ago

Taiwan blames ‘troublemaker’ China for huge naval drills near shores

Al Jazeera  

Defence Ministry says it tracked 53 Chinese military aircraft and 11 navy ships in 24 hours. Taiwan’s presidency has called on China to halt its “provocative acts” after the self-ruled island’s officials accused Chinese forces of ramping up military drills on its doorstep. “These actions inject uncertainty and risk into the region, creating disruptions for neighbouring countries, and it confirms …

Taiwan's military on high alert as Chinese warships sail near island
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwan's military on high alert as Chinese warships sail near island

ABC  

Taiwan's military has raised its alert level after detecting Chinese warships near the island as it prepares for likely drills by Beijing in response to President Lai Ching-te's US visits. The ministry said its forces had "identified PLA Eastern, Northern, and Southern Theater Command naval formations, along with Coast Guard vessels, entering areas around the Taiwan Strait and the Western …

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan between Saturday and Sunday, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own. China’s military activities come amid speculation Beijing might organize military drills around the island in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s recent visit …

‘Doomed to fail’: China warns Taiwan, US over push for independence, containing Beijing
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Doomed to fail’: China warns Taiwan, US over push for independence, containing Beijing

Firstpost  

Lai visited Guam and Palau earlier this week drawing the ire from Beijing which has considered Taiwan as part of its territory and opposes any international recognition of the island As Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te concluded his trip to the US-Pacific Islands, China warned the island nation that relying on Washington for its independence “will inevitably hit a wall”. “Seeking …

Mainland warns Taiwan separatists, external forces
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mainland warns Taiwan separatists, external forces

China Daily  

The Chinese mainland will never leave any room for Taiwan separatist activities and will resolutely thwart any external forces' interference to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, a spokeswoman said on Friday. Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks as Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te was concluding on Friday his first overseas trip since taking …

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs
Trending News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs

China Daily  

A view of Taipei. The Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Thursday to sanction 13 enterprises and six senior executives related to the US military industry, following the US' several recent announcements of arms sales to China's Taiwan region. Such arms sales "seriously violate the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, seriously interfere in China's internal affairs and …

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs
Trending News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs

China Daily  

A view of Taipei. The Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Thursday to sanction 13 enterprises and six senior executives related to the US military industry, following the US' several recent announcements of arms sales to China's Taiwan region. Such arms sales "seriously violate the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, seriously interfere in China's internal affairs and …

Mainland warns Taiwan separatists, external forces
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mainland warns Taiwan separatists, external forces

China Daily  

The Chinese mainland will never leave any room for Taiwan separatist activities and will resolutely thwart any external forces' interference to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, a spokeswoman said on Friday. Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks as Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te was concluding on Friday his first overseas trip since taking …

China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan, President Lai’s visit to Hawaii
3 weeks, 2 days ago

China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan, President Lai’s visit to Hawaii

Al Jazeera  

Beijing lodges ‘serious protests’ with the US saying it ‘strongly condemns’ Taiwanese leader’s stopover in Hawaii, Guam. China has pledged “resolute countermeasures” following the United States’ decision to approve more arms sales to Taiwan, just hours before the island’s President William Lai Ching-te made a transit through the state of Hawaii, which further angered Beijing. In a statement on Sunday, …

Taiwan President Lai in US for Pacific tour amid rising tensions with China
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan President Lai in US for Pacific tour amid rising tensions with China

Firstpost  

Beijing especially bristles at official exchanges between Taiwan and the United States, which does not recognise Taipei diplomatically but is its most important backer and biggest supplier of arms Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te delivers his address during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on October 10, 2024. AFP Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived Saturday in …

Taiwanese president heads to Hawaii on first overseas trip despite Chinese outcry
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Taiwanese president heads to Hawaii on first overseas trip despite Chinese outcry

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lai Ching-te is set to …

China opposes any visit by leader of Taiwan authorities to US: spokesperson
3 weeks, 4 days ago

China opposes any visit by leader of Taiwan authorities to US: spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China opposes any visit by the leader of the Taiwan authorities to the United States in any name or under whatever pretext, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday. Stressing that the one-China principle is a basic norm of international relations and a prevailing international consensus, Mao said the Lai Ching-te authorities' political manipulation and separatist provocations …

Mainland slams Lai Ching-te's provocative move of transiting through Hawaii
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mainland slams Lai Ching-te's provocative move of transiting through Hawaii

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday slammed Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's plan to transit through Hawaii during his so-called "visits" out of Taiwan. The Chinese military will resolutely crush any separatist attempt seeking "Taiwan independence" and thwart any external interference, Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, told a press briefing in response to Lai's …

Secessionist antics should not be condoned: China Daily editorial
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Secessionist antics should not be condoned: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. Multiple senior members of the ruling Lai Ching-te authorities of Taiwan island have engaged in a series of overseas "visits" recently, indicating that the secessionist-minded Democratic Progressive Party authorities are trying to take advantage of the power transition in Washington to make a splash in the world for their …

Putin backs ‘no limits’ friend Xi’s Taiwan move: ‘China not pursuing an aggressive policy’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin backs ‘no limits’ friend Xi’s Taiwan move: ‘China not pursuing an aggressive policy’

Firstpost  

China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, despite strong objections by the government in Taipei, and regularly holds wargames near the island Russian President Vladimir Putin described China on Thursday as Russia’s ally and threw his weight behind Beijing’s claims over Taiwan while stating that no countries had anything to fear from deepening Sino-Russian cooperation. “We do not …

Taiwan's President Warns China Not to Yield an Inch of Territory in Kinmen
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan's President Warns China Not to Yield an Inch of Territory in Kinmen

Firstpost  

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has stated that his country will not cede an inch of its territory to China during his visit to the Kinmen islands on Friday. He made the remarks during a visit to the Kinmen islands off China for the 75th anniversary of a victory over communist forces in the Battle of Guningtou.

Xi Jinping Makes Rare Trip to Fujian Province, Signaling Taiwan Tensions
2 months, 1 week ago

Xi Jinping Makes Rare Trip to Fujian Province, Signaling Taiwan Tensions

Associated Press  

China's President Xi Jinping makes a rare visit to Fujian province facing Taiwan following military exercises that mobilized China's navy, air force, missile force and land troops to simulate a blockade of the self-governing island democracy that Beijing claims as its own territory and threatens to annex by force.

How Taiwan is preparing its citizens for a Chinese invasion: beware fake news and be ready to resist
2 months, 1 week ago

How Taiwan is preparing its citizens for a Chinese invasion: beware fake news and be ready to resist

The Independent  

Find your nearest shelter, carry bottled drinking water and be prepared to fight for your life. open image in gallery Taiwan-based citizen activism group’s civil defence guide has to-do steps for Taiwan’s population in the event of crisis and war At a summit held by the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China in Taipei in July, the largest gathering of foreign lawmakers …

China encircles Taiwan in latest round of war games
2 months, 1 week ago

China encircles Taiwan in latest round of war games

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council, which formulates its China policy, …

China launches war games around Taiwan, drawing sharp criticism from Taipei
2 months, 1 week ago

China launches war games around Taiwan, drawing sharp criticism from Taipei

ABC  

China's military has commenced a new round of war games near Taiwan, aimed at signalling a stern warning to the island's pro-independence movements. Taiwan's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday it had detected a record number of 153 Chinese military aircraft participating in China's war games around the island. Taiwan's security chief said China's military drills around the island were "inconsistent …

Taiwan president says ‘impossible’ for mainland China to be the motherland
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan president says ‘impossible’ for mainland China to be the motherland

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te said …

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence
2 months, 3 weeks ago

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence

Hindustan Times  

Beijing, President Xi Jinping on Monday asked the Chinese people to be ready to overcome all uncertainties as he asserted that Taiwan is China's sacred territory and Beijing opposes Taiwanese independence, sending a strong warning to "separatists" in his address on the eve of National Day. President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence Chinese people will …

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence
2 months, 3 weeks ago

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence

Hindustan Times  

Beijing, President Xi Jinping on Monday asked the Chinese people to be ready to overcome all uncertainties as he asserted that Taiwan is China's sacred territory and Beijing opposes Taiwanese independence, sending a strong warning to "separatists" in his address on the eve of National Day. President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …

Taiwan detects China’s test-firing of missiles
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan detects China’s test-firing of missiles

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Sunday it detected multiple waves of missile firings within China, days after Beijing said it successfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean. The ministry said in a statement that the missile firings were carried out by China’s Rocket Force and the Chinese military in Inner Mongolia as well as Gansu …

The perils of reviving a false Taiwan narrative
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The perils of reviving a false Taiwan narrative

China Daily  

A view of Taipei, China's Taiwan region. The narrative of "Taiwan's status being undetermined" is being fueled anew by both "Taiwan independence" forces and their Western backers. Western politicians backing "Taiwan independence" have calculated their moves carefully, viewing the Taiwan question as a strategic opportunity to halt the mainland's reunification efforts and curb its rise. These forces, which for long …

Taiwan authorities slammed for instigating cyberattacks on mainland
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan authorities slammed for instigating cyberattacks on mainland

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Taiwan authorities led by Lai Ching-te for instigating sneaky cyberattacks on the mainland. Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to an inquiry about an article recently published by the state security authority revealing that a hacker organization, which frequently launches cyberattacks …

Taiwan authorities slammed for instigating cyberattacks on mainland
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan authorities slammed for instigating cyberattacks on mainland

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Taiwan authorities led by Lai Ching-te for instigating sneaky cyberattacks on the mainland. Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to an inquiry about an article recently published by the state security authority revealing that a hacker organization, which frequently launches cyberattacks …

Mainland says it firmly opposes US' arms sales to Taiwan
3 months ago

Mainland says it firmly opposes US' arms sales to Taiwan

China Daily  

The Chinese mainland is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to the United States' arms sales to China's Taiwan region, a Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Friday. In response to a query concerning recent US plans to sell arms to Taiwan region, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, noted such arms sales seriously violate the one-China …

China urges US to immediately stop arming Taiwan
3 months ago

China urges US to immediately stop arming Taiwan

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese spokesperson on Thursday urged the United States to immediately stop arming China's Taiwan region and sending erroneous signals to separatist forces advocating for "Taiwan independence." In response to a query concerning recent US plans to sell arms to Taiwan, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, urged the United States to honor …

Taiwan authorities' provocations to blame for cancellation of zero-tariff policies: mainland
3 months ago

Taiwan authorities' provocations to blame for cancellation of zero-tariff policies: mainland

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The "Taiwan independence" stance and provocative actions of Taiwan authorities, led by Lai Ching-te, are to blame for the mainland's recent decision to cancel its zero-tariff policies for certain products from Taiwan, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday. The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council has announced recently that it will stop implementing the policies of exempting …

Mainland asks US to stop arming Taiwan
3 months ago

Mainland asks US to stop arming Taiwan

China Daily  

A Chinese mainland spokesman on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cease arming Taiwan and to stop sending wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, calling for concrete actions to fulfill its commitment of not supporting "Taiwan independence". The ruling Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan said that this would help enhance Taiwan's "self-defense" capabilities. Chen Binhua, a …

Mainland asks US to stop arming Taiwan
3 months ago

Mainland asks US to stop arming Taiwan

China Daily  

A Chinese mainland spokesman on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cease arming Taiwan and to stop sending wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, calling for concrete actions to fulfill its commitment of not supporting "Taiwan independence". The ruling Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan said that this would help enhance Taiwan's "self-defense" capabilities. Chen Binhua, a …

Taiwan authorities' provocations to blame for cancellation of zero-tariff policies: mainland
3 months ago

Taiwan authorities' provocations to blame for cancellation of zero-tariff policies: mainland

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The "Taiwan independence" stance and provocative actions of Taiwan authorities, led by Lai Ching-te, are to blame for the mainland's recent decision to cancel its zero-tariff policies for certain products from Taiwan, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday. The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council has announced recently that it will stop implementing the policies of exempting …

Mainland hints at crackdown on 'stubborn' Taiwan separatists
3 months, 1 week ago

Mainland hints at crackdown on 'stubborn' Taiwan separatists

China Daily  

Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's persistent adherence to "Taiwan independence" poses a serious challenge to the one-China principle and peace in the Taiwan Strait, and the Chinese mainland will never tolerate such a stance, a mainland spokesman said on Wednesday. The spokesman also called on the United States to handle Taiwan-related affairs properly after Raymond Greene, the new director of the …

Mainland hints at crackdown on 'stubborn' Taiwan separatists
3 months, 1 week ago

Mainland hints at crackdown on 'stubborn' Taiwan separatists

China Daily  

Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's persistent adherence to "Taiwan independence" poses a serious challenge to the one-China principle and peace in the Taiwan Strait, and the Chinese mainland will never tolerate such a stance, a mainland spokesman said on Wednesday. The spokesman also called on the United States to handle Taiwan-related affairs properly after Raymond Greene, the new director of the …

Taiwan Affairs Office condemns DPP actions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan Affairs Office condemns DPP actions

China Daily  

Chen Binhua, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council. A Chinese mainland spokesman on Friday condemned the Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party for exploiting the case of "Taiwan independence" separatist Yang Chih-yuan, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for the crime of splitting the country, in an attempt to smear the mainland. Taiwan's mainland affairs authorities …

De facto U.S. envoy warns Taiwan is not China’s only target
3 months, 2 weeks ago

De facto U.S. envoy warns Taiwan is not China’s only target

The Hindu  

The new de facto U.S. ambassador to Taiwan said Wednesday that the democratic island is “not the only target” of China’s “intimidation and coercion”, with more countries cooperating with Washington to “avoid war”. “Taiwan is not the only target of PRC efforts to use intimidation and coercion to change the status quo,” said Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute …

Taiwan says China lacks ability for invasion – but warns Beijing is building new weapons
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan says China lacks ability for invasion – but warns Beijing is building new weapons

The Independent  

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Taiwan ministry says China lacks ability to invade, but has other options
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan ministry says China lacks ability to invade, but has other options

Hindustan Times  

By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard Taiwan ministry says China lacks ability to invade, but has other options TAIPEI - China lacks the ability to "fully" invade Taiwan as it does not have the equipment, but is bringing on line advanced new weapons and has other options to threaten Taiwan, such as inspecting foreign cargo ships, the island's defence ministry …

China urges US for pragmatic China policy in talks with Sullivan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China urges US for pragmatic China policy in talks with Sullivan

China Daily  

Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, met with the United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan in Beijing on Thursday during the US official's three-day visit to China. Zhang, China's top uniformed military official, noted that the successful San Francisco meeting between the presidents of the two countries last November and their phone call in April this year …

China says Taiwan's independence is the greatest threat to regional stability but vows no new action
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China says Taiwan's independence is the greatest threat to regional stability but vows no new action

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China's foreign minister on Wednesday …

Scholars call for fight against separatism
4 months ago

Scholars call for fight against separatism

China Daily  

The Chinese mainland's recent move to criminally punish "Taiwan independence" separatists displays its resolve and ability to promote the reunification of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, experts say. Qiu Kaiming, deputy director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said Taiwan's new leader, Lai Ching-te, has persistently advocated "independence" since taking office, fostering cross-Strait confrontation, obstructing …

Official calls for exposing harms of 'Taiwan independence' historical view
4 months, 1 week ago

Official calls for exposing harms of 'Taiwan independence' historical view

China Daily  

An annual cross-Strait relations seminar was held in Qingdao, Shandong province on Saturday. A senior Chinese mainland official called for exposing harms of the historical view of "Taiwan independence" by the Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan while enhancing confidence in the reunification of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. Qiu Kaiming, deputy director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of …

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely
4 months, 1 week ago

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely

NPR  

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely toggle caption An Rong Xu/Bloomberg via Getty Images TAIPEI, Taiwan — As the U.S. presidential candidates lay out their visions for the country over the next four years, Taiwan is also pondering what impact American policy will have on its future. Taiwan is looking for security guarantees While the U.S. adheres …

DPP smears aimed at hurting cross-Strait ties, mainland says
4 months, 2 weeks ago

DPP smears aimed at hurting cross-Strait ties, mainland says

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. The Democratic Progressive Party's smearing of the mainland's lawful punishment of "Taiwan independence" diehards is aimed at obstructing cross-Strait exchanges, said Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, on Thursday. They also fully recognize that the lawful punishment targets only a tiny number …

Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei

Hindustan Times  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te welcomed what he called the “largest-ever” delegation of foreign lawmakers to Taiwan and said Tuesday it showed the importance of democracies uniting, even as Beijing pressured members of the delegation not to visit. Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei “This demonstrates the support and the …

Taiwan must protect its sovereignty, know its own history, president says
5 months ago

Taiwan must protect its sovereignty, know its own history, president says

The Hindu  

Taiwan must protect its sovereignty and know its own culture and history, President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, rejecting what he said was the previous mistaken belief the island could serve as a base to "retake" China. Mr. Lai, who took office in May, and his ruling Democratic Progressive Party, champion Taiwan's separate identity from China, a position that frequently …

Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit
5 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan has said it is watching China’s military movements after detecting the most Chinese warplanes near the island in a 24-hour window so far this year, as Beijing conducts drills that are coinciding with the NATO summit in Washington, DC. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Thursday that “66 PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around …

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